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Student Learning Outcomes covered

• Define like and unlike parallel forces; state the head-to-tail rule of vector addition
• Describe how a force is resolved into perpendicular components, and find magnitude/direction from those components
• Define moment of force (torque) = perpendicular distance from pivot × force; relate it to everyday life
• Illustrate moment of force in bottle openers, spanners, and door/window handles
• State and verify the principle of moments using a metre rod balanced on a wedge
• Define centre of mass and centre of gravity; determine their position for regular and irregular objects
• Define a couple; prove it has the same moment about all points; relate it to steering wheels and bicycle pedals
• Define equilibrium, classify its types, and state the two conditions for equilibrium of a body
• Solve problems on simple balanced systems supported by one pivot
• Describe the states of equilibrium and how centre of mass position affects stability